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  • Charvel First Timer!!

    Hi there!

    Bought my first Charvel guitar recently, and I like it lots! Plays very nicely, love the neck. Hardly any fret wear. There are a few dings/knocks on the guitar, but overall pretty good condition.

    I am pretty sure it's a 475 (are 475s always special, or is there a 475 and a 475 special version?)

    With your superior experience and knowledge, can you guys confirm that this is what I have, and is it all standard?

    The only thing that seems a little different is that it has a switch to switch in the battery, which I think is for the tone system. Do you think the switch has been added by someone?

    I am used to having standard strats, so tone control is a bit different for me - how do you guys get on with the active tone system?

    Also, can you tell what year the guitar is from? From the information I have gained from the internet, I would guess around 1990? Sound about right?

    Anyway, I bought it in the UK for £170, which I think is a good deal.














  • #2
    I think you are right. I'm not sure of the various 475 incarnations.

    What does the mini switch do? That isn't original.

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    • #3
      Looks like a 475. I have the 475 Deluxe Exotic which comes in a burst finish. Great guitars! Probably has a J50BC in the bridge position. I traded mine out for a J90C.
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      • #4
        Welcome & congrats, nice score. I love the toothpaste logo.

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